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W176 PBR

2000 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 PBR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 119,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads low

osr wheel cylnder area damp

Fail 16 May 2012 119,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads low

osr wheel cylnder area damp

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,866 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,866 miles

Spare tyre defective

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 20 Apr 2009 97,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

STEERING VISUAL CHECK OBSCURED BY UNDERTRAY

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

STEERING VISUAL CHECK OBSCURED BY UNDERTRAY

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,252 miles

FRONT TO RERA BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT TO RERA BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2007 82,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be fully visually inspected

Pass 3 May 2007 82,598 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be fully visually inspected

Pass 3 May 2006 65,739 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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W176 PBR is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W176 PBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W176 PBR registered?

W176 PBR is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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